When you were a kid, do you remember the times when you shot your playmates with rubber bands? The best memories of your elementary years happened during those times. You can never forget their facial expressions when the zinging piece of rubber hit their necks and back. Now, you are a career oriented individual, but for some reason you still want to revisit those rubber band slinging years of your childhood. You can actually create your own rubber band gun and make your boss give you that long awaited raise.
The rubber band gun is a simple toy that revolutionizes the idea of shooting rubber bands with your fingers. The toy gun is just like a slingshot; it enhances the velocity of the thrown object and improves your aim. You can find rubber band guns in toy stores as they are sold at very cheap prices.
To tell you the truth, sold rubber band guns are even cheaper then makeshift ones, but sometimes you have to question the quality of very cheap items. Sold rubber band guns are usually made of cheap plastic. They are only good for a couple of uses, which means you might not hit all your prospective victims before the gun breaks down. The makeshift rubber band gun is your better quality option.
The makeshift rubber band gun is made of wood and can last you several years before it gives you any problems. You will need some carpentry skills and high quality materials to create a top quality gun. The handle of the gun should be sturdy so that it can fully support your grip. The upper surface of the gun should be straight so that you can aim your gun at your target with accuracy. With precision, you can create a rubber band gun that will make friends envious and enemies weary.
Materials Used:
½ inch thick wood panel (1 x 1ft.)
handsaw
chisel
hammer
nails
clothespin
a box of rubber bands
tape measure
pencil
Gunning for Materials
The quality of your materials plays a big role in the efficiency of your rubber band gun. You can go to a lumber shop and handpick a tough wood panel. Then, go to a hardware store and purchase the necessary tools if they are not found in your toolbox. Buy a box of rubber bands from a bookstore and you are all set to build our rubber band gun.
L is for Loaded Gun
Get your pencil and tape measure then sketch your gun’s L-shaped outline. Ideally, the barrel of the gun should be eight inches long and its handle should measure a good six inches. Saw the outline from the wooden plank then polish the edges with your hammer and chisel. Sandpaper your gun and give more focus on the handle so that your rubber band gun will have a smooth and steady feel. When you finalize the shape of your gun, you can proceed with the next step.
Pin Down Enemies and Enemies’ Clothing
Get a clothespin and disassemble it for now. Set one half of the clothespin on the top portion of your rubber band gun’s handle. Nail the clothespin half to its current position. Now, you can reassemble the clothespin to create your gun’s trigger.
House of Flying Rubber Bands
Seasoned soldiers always say that the best guns are the most consistent guns. In your case, you should test your gun before you bring it to the urban battlefield. Get a box of rubber bands and fire half of its contents to check if there are construction errors in your gun. Make sure that your tools are present until you have finally proven that your rubber band is 100% error free.
Looking Through the Barrel of a Rubber Band Gun
At this point, you are ready for the secret battle that you are about to wage against evildoers and very annoying people. Unholster your rubber band gun and make them feel your anger through a line of unforgiving rubber.